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    4.9 (24 reviews)
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    Super cute, cozy spot with delicious South American inspired dishes. Everything seemed thoughtfully prepared and well balanced, service was warm and inviting- we will definitely be back! Try the pisco sour, the canoa, the arepa, the empanadas, and the desserts. All the sauces! Not a dish we weren't impressed with and we thought it was affordably priced.

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    I never had Venezuelan food before and was excited to give it a try. The owners are hospitable and friendly. They clearly put a lot of love into the food and service. The food is tasty and service is quick. It definitely feels like you're having a family meal. Seating and parking are limited. Bonus: They offer a completely halal menu making this a fairly unique option for halal eaters.

    Arepa! We tried both beef and vegan chorizo. The salad was also perfect!

    Delicious! Fantastic atmosphere and service. Do yourself a favor and try this place. The sauce was very tasty (and is sold in to-go jars!) the arepas were delish and a we loved the welcoming atmosphere!

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    Matt V.

    Very quaint small place. 3 tables inside, 2 outside on the sidewalk, but don't let that deter you. The food was fantastic and the service great too. As we waited for our food which came fairly quick we saw no less than 6 other customers come in and either pick up to go orders or delivery patrons picking up for their customers. If you're in "rat city" give it a try you won't be disappointed.

    the spread:  back left: Latin Spiced Bowl front right: empanadas  back right: A la Plancha Bento Box with chicken

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    Delicious food, unique flavors, aware and knowledgeable about celiac and dietary restrictions

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    1 year ago

    I haven't been impressed by a restaurant in Seattle in ages. This little gem is a winner in all ways. The vegan chorizo empanadas!

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    Amazing food and great service. Delicious food and I love the Halal menu. I will stop by any time I am in the area for more dishes.

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    insanely good. lots of vegetarian Venezuelan options, can sub any meat with veg chorizo, too.

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    KAS

    KAS

    4.5
    (111 reviews)
    6.8 mi
    $$

    I was in Seattle for a conference and came to KAS twice! It is SO good. I got edamame and the Lemon…read moreSalmon roll. The fish is so fresh and delicious. They are a small place and get busy so you might have to wait for a table. Service could be a little better, but overall a great lunch experience!

    Was in Downtown Seattle for a Conference in February, and not wanting to walk too far in the…read morecold/rain, Kas seemed to be a pretty highly rated place walkable from the hotel. It ended up being so tasty that I came here twice within a few days. The first visit, I got veggie tempura appetizer and chirashi rice bowl. A bit on the pricier side, I still wanted to give it a try. The veggie tempura are actually not separate pieces of vegetables in tempura, but kakiage (shredded veggies fried together) - still pretty good though. The chirashi rice bowl was fantastic - beautiful presentation as the fish came on the side, pretty fresh, and I appreciated the small details, like the wasabi stem inside the scallop and the shiso leaf/sprouts that accompanied the dish. The service was fantastic as well, considering I had a table for one during lunch hour. My second visit I was on the go, so I got the Classic sushi burrito, which again was maybe a little pricier than I would like, but it was worth it. Rice, fish/poke, crab mix, cucumber, avocado - it all mixed nicely wrapped within the rice paper outside, and was convenient to eat for takeout. Definitely recommend giving it a try if you're around the area and feel like treating yourself to more than a soup/salad/sandwich...

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    Indoor dining
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    Assorted Sushi
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    Life On Mars

    Life On Mars

    4.0
    (413 reviews)
    7.0 mi
    $$
    Vegan friendly
    Vegetarian friendly

    I am so grateful for my experience at Life On Mars. It turned out to be the highlight of a…read moretumultuous Seattle trip and I look back on it fondly. We came here mostly for one thing: I absolutely could not wait for their gluten-free vegan chick'n pot pie. A pie i'd been waiting months to try. A pie unlike any other pie. A pie that I still think about to this day. We walked straight into a Cardi B drag show. And by "walked into" I mean we opened the door and Hot Pink Shade sashayed right in front of us. It was exactly the kind of welcome we love. It was also the first green flag in a sea of green flags at Life On Mars. I could barely sit still as I waited to order my GF/VG pot pie. We got the drinks outta the way (a peach hard cider for me and a fancy-schmancy cocktail for the lady). I was positively GIDDY when Anna came to take our order and I blurted out chick'n pot pie excitedly. I nearly died when she said they didn't have any. Normally it wouldn't have been such a big deal, but I was from out of town and had literally been craving this damn pie for months! And I lied, I didn't nearly die but I DID nearly cry and that's almost as bad. Even the bestie lamented about what a let down this was. Anna. Dear, sweet Anna. We must have looked really hard up because this sweet baby angel offered to ask the cooks if they could whip one up special just for me. Let me tell you why this is a big deal: For one, she didn't need to do that. That's going above and beyond, and she was such a graceful little buttercup when she did it. Second, making a gluten free biscuit is a finicky, precise, detailed process. It sucks, honestly, and I don't blame them for not having them every day. I nearly cried when she came back and told us the cooks said YES. And this time i'm not lying. It was beyond the type of customer service i'm used to. It was.... humane. It was...empathetic. It was...totally first world problems but it meant so much to me! Especially since Anna said it had been a DAY and she was at her wits end. For her to have a rough day and still have the grace and compassion to make my stupid GF/VG chick'n pot pie dreams come true.....well, yeah, it made me a bit teary eyed. The pot pie was delicious, as expected. It was nostalgic and comforting, like a big hug in a bowl. The flavors were rich and deep, the biscuit soft and flaky; it was one of the most delicious things i've tasted on my GF/VEG journey. Between the food, the drinks, the customer service and the drag show......this was five stars all around. No doubt. I don't see the GF chick'n pot pie on their menu anymore. Maybe it's a seasonal thing? I hope it comes back, i'll be checking. And when it pops up again, so will I. Thank you, Anna. Thank you to the cooks on 2/19/26. Thank you to Hot Pink Shade, ISIS and King Leo Mane.

    This is one of my favorite bars in all of Seattle. The atmosphere is incredible--great music, walls…read morefull of vinyl, and a vibe that feels both fun and welcoming. If you love music and supporting local artists, this is your place (they even showcase and sell local vinyl and more). The cocktails are great, the nonalcoholic options are actually great too, and the food is so good. It's all plant-based, and I'm not even vegan, but I still love eating here. It's just one of those spots that gets everything right: music, drinks, food, and atmosphere.

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    Cauliflower Buffalo Wings
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    Wall of records!
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    The Carlile Room

    The Carlile Room

    4.0
    (566 reviews)
    6.9 mi
    $$

    I am usually a bit skeptical about downtown restaurants due to value for quality. This place is…read moreactually not the case. I went here on a Friday dinner, right after the dinner / pre-theater rush, as this place is right next to Paramount Theatre. I got the chicken schnitzel and the Practical Magic cocktail. The chicken schnitzel is quite lovely. The potato salad and the pickled cabbage can be a bit tangy but it cuts the fattiness of the chicken schnitzel. I also enjoyed the curry mustard that goes really well with the schnitzel. $32 is a little bit higher than what I would want to pay, but the quality is there. Practical Magic is quite a pretty cocktail - it has gold stars sprinkled on top. It is a more tart drink with beet and a smokiness from the mezcal. I enjoyed it When the bill came, it was quite an interesting check cover since it says Paybill instead of Playbill. Those theater booklets you get in Broadway shows. Service is pretty good. I had a call during dinner but they still made sure to check up on me occasionally and filled water frequently. It's also nice to see even the general manager serving customers - there is no delineation of responsibilities - looks like everyone helps one another out to ensure a good dining experience. Love that

    They change their food and drink menu often. The beet salad is wonderful. Everyone is attentive. We…read morehave never wanted anything different when we visit. The owner walks around to the patrons and talks to us. What a personal touch! Their prices are very reasonable. We had the beet Appetizer, two alcohol drinks each, entrees- the salmon and ribs.

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    Talk Less Smile More punch bowl. It was so so good!!
    Talk Less Smile More punch bowl. It was so so good!!
    Uptown Quack (duck fat washed bourbon, oregano infused sweet vermouth, orange & sage bitters)

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    Uptown Quack (duck fat washed bourbon, oregano infused sweet vermouth, orange & sage bitters)
    Nana’s Green Tea

    Nana’s Green Tea

    4.3
    (1.7k reviews)
    7.0 mi
    $$

    If only every matcha spot was like this. Nana's has just about everything matcha you could want (or…read morethink of). From matcha lattes, to dessert options, to pastries and made-to-order meals. They also have other matcha / green tea options and hojicha drinks if you're looking for something different. The staff is great. I had a few questions because I couldn't decide what to order, and everyone was friendly and helpful - I was even able to add corn flakes to my matcha soft serve (which isn't listed on the menu), so it was nice to know I could customize it to my liking! The matcha tiramisu was the best I've had, and the hojicha latte with oat milk was just right. The flavor was nice and strong without being overpowering. Everything I had here truly stood out! I liked the variety on the menu and all of the different options. - it's extensive and you could find anything for everyone. It's one of the more memorable matcha spots I've been to, and I'd definitely stop by again the next time I'm in Seattle. If you love matcha like I do, definitely add this place to your list. I don't think you'll be disappointed.

    I hadn't been back to Nana's Green Tea in about two years, so I was excited to stop by again during…read moremy Seattle trip. Thankfully they are open today on the Fourth of July (they will just close a little earlier for the holiday), and I was happy to see that not much has changed since my last visit. Without even realizing it, I ended up ordering the exact same drink I got the first time: a Matcha Float with mochi. I guess you really can't go wrong with it because it's still just as creamy and satisfying as I remembered. The only tiny downside is that it only comes with three small mochi balls, so for almost $9 I wish there were a few more. However, the quality of the matcha is consistently excellent, sooo I don't regret coming back. They have wonderful customer service too! The employee helping me at the register was incredibly patient while I stood there trying to decide what to order. As an awkward introvert, I always feel a little flustered when ordering, but she never made me feel rushed or uncomfortable. She asked my sweetness preference for the Matcha Float, whether I wanted to dine in or take everything to go, and even carefully packed up my yuzu green tea packet with the rest of my order. She was very kind and thoughtful so just wanna say I really appreciate how welcoming she was. Even from my last Seattle visit two years ago, I still remember the employees being helpful and friendly here. I also have to recommend their desserts from my previous visit. (I skipped the sweets this time due to my budget but I still suggest picking up some of their sweets!). The Matcha Basque Cheesecake and the Matcha Tiramisu were both absolutely delicious, and I still remember how amazing they tasted even two years later. The tiramisu is only around $7 and is definitely worth trying if you're a matcha lover. This visit, I picked up their yuzu green tea packet to take home (last time, I got the hojicha). Each packet contains 15 individual tea bags and costs about $10 (not bad for how much tea is in each tea bag). They also sell matcha powder and other tea goodies. I'm looking forward to brewing the yuzu green tea at home since a good cup of hot tea is always comforting, especially when I'm sick (I've been recovering from a cold so tea has been a lifesaver to warm me up!). I actually stopped by for lunch since I didn't eat breakfast, and ordered the Sukiyaki Don (it was much more satisfying than I expected). I was craving a beef bowl and Nana's was one of the few places in the area within walking distance from my work, that was actually open for the holiday today, lucky me! It came with miso soup and a soft-boiled egg, and I was pleasantly surprised to find tofu and mushrooms in the bowl alongside the beef. It left me FULL, my tummy happy, heck yeah. Costs almost $20 but worth satisfying a craving. I won't lie.. I somehow managed to spend about $40 today between my meal, drink, and tea to take home. More than I intended to spend but no regrets, because everything was delicious and the quality has remained consistently high over the years. The only thing that made my visit a little uncomfortable wasn't the café itself. There were quite a few homeless individuals lingering around the front of the building, so I decided against dining out front like I had originally planned since I wanted to enjoy the nice weather, but one of them was panhandling me so I promptly left (thankfully I asked for my order to be packaged for takeout). That's obviously outside of the café's control, and it didn't affect the food or service at all. They still had many seats available inside but probably because it's the holiday. If I recall, the place was packed during the afternoon when I last visited on a weekday. I will still say that Nana's Green Tea continues to be one of my favorite matcha spots whenever I'm in Seattle. Between the consistently high-quality matcha, delicious meals and desserts, excellent selection of teas to bring home, and genuinely exemplary customer service, it's a place I'll happily keep returning to whenever I'm back in town and have the time to visit.

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    Bussing Station and Restroom, Complementary Water
    Bussing Station and Restroom, Complementary Water
    Black Sesame Shiratama Parfait
    Black Sesame Shiratama Parfait
    Matcha + Vanilla

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